IN the icy and swampy pasts of the ancient British Isles, colossal creatures were free to roam. Much has changed in the millenniums since - with the largest wild mammal in the UK today being the ...

A groundbreaking study reveals evidence that, in Iron Age Britain, land inheritance followed the female line, with husbands ...

From the death cults of Egypt to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Explore the in-depth sections below. The ancient ...

The invaders of Britain left their indelible mark on the English language and culture - from the royal coat of arms to place names and words we use every day of our lives.

Uncover the hidden power of women in Iron Age Britain. New DNA research reveals the role of powerful female family lines and ...

While the project will analyse the DNA of more than 1,000 ancient human remains of people ... exciting things to work on in the whole of British history," according to Prof Heather.

Walkers and history-lovers have no easy way to visit more than a quarter of England's most ancient countryside landmarks because they are on private land with no legal rights of access, according to ...

While the new project will analyse the DNA of over 1,000 ancient human remains from ... most exciting things to work on in the whole of British history," explained Prof Heather, according to ...